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  1. mariotron

    Favorite Outer Bag designs.

    Simple thread. Just going based off outer bags which is y'alls favorite as far as colors and patterns and even if you want to mention materials and "puff up" facor are. I'll give you guys my favs. Sorry if most are Kirbys haha Kirby Heritage II (First vac and love the logos on it and has a...
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    Original emptor for Kirby G4

    I got a really good Kirby G4 from Goodwill for $8 but while the emptor looks to be in good condition it leaks around the seam. I was able to set it up with some silicone for now but I was wondering if anybody had a spare one to sell. I know the new style works better for my G4 I love the...
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    Genuine question

    How many of you use your Kirby's in canister mode when using the hose? Does it reduce air flow or seem like an unneeded step unless you're doing stairs or something? I personally use it with the upright handle and hose most of the time but what is everyone's thought on it? I will say it feels...
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    Kirby G7D burning through belts regardless of adjustment settings

    Just got a new pack of belts from Amazon that appear to be real deal and and have the nurdle and brown branding on them but my G7D's roller is stalling out on a low pile rug and immediately start burning the belt. Tried all the height settings, different roller heights and a whole new roller...
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    Budget vacuums of the past vs today.

    Just wondering how vacs usually found under 100$ (of course adjusting for inflation) were different.like was there any major differences in build quality 80s through today? I at least noticed some older machines have harder or more reinforcemeed plastics than ones today
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    Opinions on Shark's Powerfins.

    I recently picked up a Shark Vertex Duo to replace an wearing Bissell cordless and I have to say I'm very impressed by the way the brush roll resists hair and works on hardfloors (though I know that's assisted by the duo roller) so I was wondering how would this type of roller work on other...
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    Ultimate G Diamond Edition going through belts very fast

    Got an issue with my G7D just going through a belt after just vacuuming my low pile rugs a few times... and I'm talking as SOON as it makes contact with the rug the roller just stops and the belt begins to burn. I thought maybe it was my roller bearings so I swaped it out for a new one with a...
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    Techdrive lever fell out of Ultimate G Diamond

    Was just using it as normal then as soon as it put into drive it just fell out. Doesn't seem to be an damage on the shaft but it's stuck in drive but if I push it in hard enough it puts it back into neutral but doesn't stay in. What kind of repairs im looking at here?
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    What the best/your favorite "mainstream" vaccums and brands?

    Probably a weird question to ask but... say you had to pick a vacuum you'd find at most Wal-Marts and Targets where mostly the only brands you see like Bissell, Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Shark (guess you can add dyson too?)... which of those brands would you chose and which model? Don't really...
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    Spinscrub 50 vs Proheat Revolution 2x Pet

    Currently have a Spinscrub 50 and am getting a Proheat Revolution for free straight from Bissell (not sure why but I'm not questioning it) am wondering what machines you prefer. Both have gallons tanks but Hoover's design while flimsier than the older models has stay pretty much the same and...
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    Kirby Shampooer leaving rugs and carpet rough/flat

    Been using my Ultimate G Diamond with a G4's shampoo system and I'm pretty sure I followed the instructions correctly but even after going over it again and again the rugs (which I never even walk on with my shoes) which are pretty much like a standard texture carpet and even after vacuuming...
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    Best and largest cordless shop vacuum.

    My father and his coworkers move pallets for a plastic plant and sometimes when moving them the bags on the pallets bust spilling the rice sized plastic pellets everywhere and they wanted to know what was the best cordless shop vacuum that can quickly pick a large amount of pellets without...
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    Better Dirt Devil G bags?

    I don't know if the the bags are just garbage or if I got a bad batch and they're leaking but they're just SPEWING dust out. Just look how the fabric bag and inside looks from just one 1/4 filled bag. Anyway, does anyone know if any 3rd party brands like FilterBuy or Filtire are any better?
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    Need something to keep Kirby from picking up runner.

    I got two area rugs in my house and they have backing like real carpet and just got the matching runner. Now since the runner has a rubber backing like a bathroom rug my UltG Diamond is picking up the whole thing when on the back stroke. Does anyone know of anything I can put on it to prevent...
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    DirtDevil Ultra hand vac.

    I was looking for a handvacs to replace my shark pet perfect (Good suction horrible quality) and came across the Ultra which appears to be a cheaped Royal Prince or Kirby Hachette. Anyways it's on sale and I was wondering if it's worth picking up. I'm not going to heavly use it i just need for...
  16. mariotron

    So, Eureka did a thing...

    What do you think of their "Most powerful vacuum ever"? http://https//www.eurekafloorrover.com
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    Kirby G4 suds screen.

    I bought a G4 shampooer a while back but a newer model suds screen came with it... Is there anyway around this or do I need to buy a new one?
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    Avilair shampooer on older G Model Kirby vacuums?

    I found a great price on a rebuilt G4 LOADED with everything but the turbo tool that I plan on getting and wanted to know if the Avilair shampooer and floor polisher fit on it. Or even if the polisher brush and grout scrubber would fit on the G4's shampooer.
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    Bissell Comercial machines.

    I was looking at Bissell's Comercial machines and was wondering how good they are. I have yet to see them in person but these two direct fan models caught my attention. http://www.bissellcommercial.com/12--dayclean---quiet-clean-upright.html http://www.bissellcommercial.com/12--probag-upright.html
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